I Helped Ohakim Conceal $2.29m Cash Mansion Purchase – Witness

A witness of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr. Abu Sule, told a Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday how he allegedly helped a former Governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim, to conceal the ownership of a mansion in Asokoro, Abuja, which he said the ex-governor bought with $2.29m in November 2008.
Sule was the Managing Director of Tweenex Consociates H.D Ltd, the company allegedly used by Ohakim to conceal his ownership of the property.

I Won’t Present Myself For Swearing-In As Deputy Governor In Kogi — James Faleke

The deputy governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the recently concluded governorship election in Kogi State, James Faleke, has said he would not present himself for swearing-in with Yahaya Bello, the governorship candidate who was drafted in after the death of Abubakar Audu.
Mr. Faleke is billed to be sworn in on January 27, 2016, alongside Mr. Bello.
Mr. Faleke made his position known on Monday at Kabba at a meeting of APC stakeholders from Kogi West senatorial district.
He said his stance is in furtherance of his earlier letter to the national leadership of the party not to work with Mr. Bello, the governor-elect.

Nigeria Needs Off-Grid Solution To Power Problems - Okonjo- Iweala

Former Minister for Finance, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said the solution to Nigeria’s power problem lies in off-grid initiatives that are climate friendly and also promotes sustainable development.
Okonjo-Iweala, who spoke at the Conference of Parties (COP 21) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, (UNFCCC) in Paris, Franc, said Nigeria needs to get the private sector involved in the power sector, adding that government must look at renewable and off-grid solutions like the solar power generation.

Foreign Investors Besiege Nigeria At Climate Talks

The determination of President Muhammadu Buhari to put square pegs in square holes in his ministerial appointments may have paid off as Nigeria emerges the sought after bride at the ongoing climate change negotiations in Paris, France.
Contrary to the undesirable and unenviable position of Nigeria in previous climate change talks, Nigeria has emerged as the leading negotiator for Africa and a much sought after party for other countries. This change it was learnt has to do with the international clout of the Minister for the Environment, Amina Mohammed.

Bayelsa Governorship Poll: PDP Activates Structures To Defend Mandate -Metuh

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has activated its structures across the country to defend the party’s mandate in a democratic manner.
Chief Olisa Metuh, PDP National Publicity Secretary made the statement on Monday in Abuja while reacting to the cancellation and rescheduled governorship election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa.
The PDP he said, was “ready, willing and able to defend the choice of the people’’ during the rescheduled governorship poll in Southern Ijaw LGA.
“Never again will this leadership of the PDP allow our party candidates to be manipulated out of any election at any level.

A Lesson In Democracy For Buharimaniacs - By Femi Aribisala

It will take some time for those Douglas Anele fondly refers to as Buharimaniacs to realize that, in a democracy, there is nothing definitive about the outcome of an election. When an election has been concluded, those who opposed the winner are not required to shut up or go into exile.

Buhari Needs To Sack Some Ministers In Six Months — Sen Kakah

Senator Gbenga Kakah, former deputy governor of Ogun State, in this interview warns that if the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari must succeed, the president should consider dropping some ministers in the next six months. He also spoke on other issues.
Now that President Buhari has constituted his cabinet, what is your impression about his administration?
Any government stands the chance of delivering on its mandate because the essence of contesting for political power is to deliver. The normal expectation is that any government that the people repose confidence in should be able to perform.

Magistrate Rules On Pro-Biafran Separatist Leader’s Charges Dec. 16

A Magistrate’s Court in Wuse Zone 2 of the Federal Capital Territory has fixed December 16 for ruling on whether or not to strike out the charges instituted against a leader of Biafra agitation and Director of Radio Biafra, Mr. Nnamdi Kanu, by the Department of State Services.
The ruling was earlier scheduled for December 1, 2015 but the presiding magistrate, Shuaibu Usman, could not sit because he was bereaved.

Findings by our correspondent on Monday showed that the ruling had been rescheduled for December 16.

I Took N100m To Suswam, Says Accountant

The Justice Kpojime Commission of Enquiry in Makurdi has heard how millions of naira were taken to Benue State ex-Governor Gabriel Suswam at the Governor’s Lodge in Makurdi, from the Ministry of Finance, without following due process.
The Government House Accountant, Mrs. Janet Aluga, told the commission that the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Ruth Ijir, on April 10 called her to go and collect N100 million from a bank for Suswam, which she did.

Elections In Southern Ijaw Cancelled Due To Violence, Irregularities

New date to be announced
The result of the controversial Bayelsa State governorship election in Southern Ijaw local government area has been cancelled due to violence and irregularities.
A new date is to be announced later, according to INEC.

Ex-Minister, Tokunbo Kayode, Quits PDP

A former Minister of Defence, Prince Tokunbo Kayode, SAN, on Monday disclosed his plan to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for another political platform which he has not disclosed.
Kayode, who was also the former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, disclosed his plan in Akure, Ondo State, in a keynote address he delivered at the opening of the Week of the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), Ondo State chapter.
The former minister, whose address was read by Dr Sunday Kayode, said while he would continue to contribute to the development of his environment and the state, he would not be interested in seeking any political office.

It’s Rape Of Democracy, Says Sylva As INEC Stops Poll,Decision In Order, Say Dickson, PDP.

•Election cancelled in Southern Ijaw Local Govt.
Bayelsa poll Results
Local Govt APC PDP
Brass 21, 755 6,516
Sagbama 5,382 28,934
Yenagoa 14,563 24,258
Kolokuma/ Opokuma 6,896 7,619
Ekeremor 7,918 14,604
Ogbia 9,106 13,051
Nembe 6,974 10,768
Another electoral logjam surfaced yesterday —courtesy of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), which failed to conclude a governorship election.
Just as it did in Kogi State last month, the agency threw a spanner in the works, declaring Saturday’s election in Bayelsa State inconclusive.

Buhari Govt Announces First Year-Long Spending, Proposes N6trn Budget

The Muhammadu Buhari-led federal government on Monday proposed a budget of N6 trillion for 2016 at an oil bench mark of 38 dollar per barrel.
The planned spending is the first for the administration of Mr. Buhari, who took office in May 2015.
The minister of Budget and National Planning, Udoma Udoma, stated this while addressing State House Press Corps after an emergency Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari.

The minister said the proposal was contained in the Medium Term Expenditure Framework, MTEF, approved by the council.

I Won’t Accept Any Anti-Free Speech Law, Buhari Says

President Muhammadu Buhari said his administration remained committed to the protection of free speech in keeping with democratic tradition.
Buhari reiterated this yesterday while reacting to the public hostility towards the social media bill currently being debated by the senate.
Presidential spokesperson Malam Garba Shehu said Buhari would not assent to any legislation that might be inconsistent with the constitution of the country.

Buhari Became President At A Very Difficult Time - Kalu

What is your take on plans by some state governors to either sack workers or cut salaries in view of the fact that many states still owe workers salaries?
It is a truism that all is not well with the state of Nigeria's financial economy. The current situation, if the truth must be told, is that we are in dire straits. These times call for deep reflection and serious financial reengineering by managers of the public sector.
This requires creative, strategic and visionary leadership by leaders at all levels because the reality is that the resources accruing from crude oil sales are dwindling by the day on account of falling oil prices in the international market.
Above all, leadership is about the ability to take the right decisions at the right time by putting the people first.

Day Dino Melaye Appears In Senate In a Nicee Traditional Attire

From all corners, senators were heard shouting: “Babalawo, Kabiyesi and masquerade,” when Senator Dino Melaye walked into the Upper Chamber, last Wednesday, for the day’s legislative activities.
Melaye, who is neither a presiding officer nor a principal officer, came into the chamber together with the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, and principal officers of the Upper Chamber.


Traditionally, the arrival of the Senate President is announced with a shout of “Mr. Senate President,” by the sergeant-at-arms, who is the custodian of the chamber’s symbol of authority, the mace.
With the announcement, all persons in the chamber, including senators, cameramen, clerk of the Senate and his team, journalists and legislative aides are expected to remain standing until the Senate president seats.

Nigeria Must Learn From History Of Others – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that Nigerians must learn from the socio-political history of other countries and avoid repeating mistakes of the past.
The President stated this at the public presentation of a book, titled; “From Opposition to Governing Party”, written by the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Ogbonnaya Onu.
According to him, with books such as the one presented and those written by intellectual politicians, the future generation of Nigerians will be saved the time and torture of repeating the mistakes of previous generations.

Ban All Muslims From Entering The US – Donald Trump

A senior White House aide on Monday branded Donald Trump’s proposal to ban Muslims from entering the United States as “totally contrary to our values as Americans.”
“We have, in our Bill of Rights, respect for the freedom of religion,” one of President Barack Obama’s top foreign policy aides, Ben Rhodes, told CNN.


“The fact of the matter is ISIL wants to frame this as a war between the United States and Islam, and if we look like we’re applying religious tests to who comes into this country, we’re sending a message that essentially we’re embracing that frame and that is going to make it very difficult to partner with Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world to prevent the scourge of radicalization that we should be focused on.”

APC’s Attempt To Manipulate Bayelsa Poll Invitation To Anarchy —Fayose

EKITI State governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, described the failed attempt by the All Progressives Congress (APC) to manipulate the Bayelsa State governorship election as clear invitation to anarchy.
The governor, who said it was shameful that the two elections conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under Professor Mahmud Yakubu were inconclusive, called on well-meaning Nigerians and the international community to rise up in condemnation of the plot to destroy democracy in the country.

Learn From PDP’s Mistakes, Onu Tells APC

•Buhari, Atiku, others pay tributes to minister at his book launch
From the Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu came an advice to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday: ‘Learn from the mistakes of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),’ Onu is a chieftain of APC.
The minister admonished the party during the launch of his book: “From opposition to governing party: Nigeria’s APC merger story” held in Abuja.
Tracing the birth of APC and how it tried several times to form an opposition that was strong enough to sack a ruling party, Onu said three legacy political parties gave up other identities to form the largest party in Africa.

Refineries Remain Idle As 90-Day Deadline Approaches

None of the nation’s four refineries of 445,000 barrels per day combined capacity has come back on stream few days to the end of the 90-day fast-track ultimatum given for their revival.
Three of the refineries in Warri, Kaduna and the 150,000 bpd Port Harcourt plant had resumed production of refined petroleum products in July after undergoing rehabilitation, but two were shut down in August, while the Port Harcourt refinery stopped operation in September.

10 of Top 10 Psychological Perspectives On S3xual Fetishes ( Transs3xual Fantasies)

10) Transsexual Fantasies
It is an odd fact that many men who identify themselves as straight admit to fantasies about either pre- or post-operative male-to-female transs3xuals or male cross-dressers, while they have no attraction to homos3xual or heteros3xual men. This attraction is known as gynandromorphophilia, though it is usually expressed in crude pornographic terms as interest in “she-males,” “chicks with dicks,” or “lady boys.” According to homos3xual reporter Daniel Harris, who spent time as a drag queen, such an individual is easy to understand as “an opportunist who is willing to overlook the imperfections of the disguise for the sake of a good blow job, which he has heard through the s3xual grapevine, correctly as everyone knows is more expertly administered by men than by women.” There have been few studies on the phenomenon, though one by Northwestern University suggested that of the respondents who admitted to attraction to transs3xuals, 51 percent identified as straight. While for many, the attraction to transs3xuals manifested as a s3xual desire separate from their heteros3xuality, for some, it formed the central part of their s3xuality. One study quoted a straight man with an interest in trans women, who attributed his attraction to “an exoticness, a uniqueness, something that can’t be obtained elsewhere.

9 of Top 10 Psychological Perspectives On S3xual Fetishes (Rape Fantasies)

9)Rape Fantasies

Many studies have indicated that one of the most common s3xual fantasies among women is the rape fantasy, a phenomenon that is rarely discussed due to the very real possibility that it will be used by foul individuals to justify actual rape, a horrifying and dehumanizing experience. An analysis of 20 studies conducted over 20 years have indicated that 37–51 percent of women have had such fantasies, and they’re regular or preferred for 9–17 percent. According to research by Joseph Critella and Jenny Bivona, there are many (often contradictory) reasons for this fantasy: For a minority of women, it relates to masochism. Studies have linked societal s3xual repression with such fantasies, indicating a desire to avoid s3xual blame.

8 of Top 10 Psychological Perspectives On S3xual Fetishes (Vorarephilia)

8) Vorarephilia


The s3xual desire to eat another person or be eaten by another person violates one of humanity’s oldest taboos. It is known online as vorarephilia or simply vore. At best, it is a harmless fantasy expressed online or with a partner who is either similarly inclined or supremely tolerant. At worst, it can combine with unstable mental conditions and lead to murderous acts by individuals like German consensual cannibal killer Armin Miewes, Japanese murderer Issei Sagawa, or the highly disturbing creepiness of cannibal cop Gilberto Valle.The fetish is often linked with other related fetishes, such as masochism, hypoxyphilia (suffocation fantasy), snuff (fantasy about watching another die or to be killed), or macrophilia (attraction to giants).

Turkey Refuses to Withdraw Its Troops From Northern Iraq Despite Ultimatum

In the face of fierce protests from the Iraqi government and the international community, Turkey is refusing to withdraw troops from northern Iraq.

Over the weekend, Ankara deployed approximately 600 additional troops to a camp in Iraq’s Ninevah province, close to the city of Mosul.

"It is our duty to provide security for our soldiers providing training there," Turkish foreign minister, Mevlut Cavusoglu, told Kanal 24. "Everybody is present in Iraq…The goal of all of them is clear. Train-and-equip advisory support is being provided. Our presence there is not a secret."